<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr"><span></span>Hi everyone, </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">House Delegate Nicole Williams is seeking testimony on HB 0234 which provides criminal penalties and fines for individuals who harm, injure, or involved in the murder of a service animal. Similar legislation has been adopted in New Jersey and she is sponsoring the bill to enact protections for service animal users in the state. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Please take a look at the proposed legislation here </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0234?ys=2021RS">http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0234?ys=2021RS</a></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">She is seeking testimony by Friday January 22 as the legislation will be up for discussion next week. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">You can reach her directly at <a href="mailto:nicole.williams@house.state.md.us" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">nicole.williams@house.state.md.us</a></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Thanks, </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Denna <br><span></span><br><span>Sent from my iPhone</span><br></div></div></body></html>